How much funding does Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund provide?

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When is the deadline for Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund?

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Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund

Q: How often is Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund offered?

Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund is described as a one-time opportunity.

United Way of the Bay Area

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: 15 counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt, and Del Norte

Focus Areas:

Immediate relief assistance including housing assistance (vouchers or cash)
Cash assistance to displaced families
Identified immediate needs
Long-term recovery support including:
- Food and rent assistance
- Case management services
- Mental health counseling
- Basic needs services to vulnerable populations
- Support for non-profit agencies serving vulnerable populations

Background:
Four United Way organizations joined forces to create this fund in response to wildfires spreading throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast in August 2020. The fund assists residents and community agencies affected by the wildfires.

Focuses on vulnerable populations including:

Families
Seniors
Children
People with disabilities and special needs
Low- and moderate-income earners
Immigrants and undocumented individuals

Participating Organizations:

United Way Bay Area
United Way of the Wine Country
United Way Monterey County
United Way of Santa Cruz County

Leadership:

Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area
Lisa G. Carreño, President/CEO of United Way of the Wine Country
Keisha Browder, CEO of United Way of Santa Cruz County
Katy Castagna, President/CEO of United Way Monterey County

What United Way of the Bay Area actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 130
Total given: $5.3M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,050–$745K

By dollars: California 98%, Colorado <1%, Utah <1%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; San Mateo, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.